Learn how to sew and enjoy it with these fun and easy beginner sewing projects! These are great for kids or an adult learning to sew!
Are you wanting to learn to sew or perfect your sewing craft? Going back to the basics can be a great way to learn and remember why you love to sew!
I’ve put a big list of easy beginner sewing projects that are great for kids to or an adult just learning to sew. It’s never to late to learn, and there’s something fun and interesting for everyone on this list!
Some are small sewing projects and some are big sewing projects. Some use up fabric scraps and some use big pieces of new fabric. There are even upcycles to make the sewing easier!
Do you like fun and easy sewing projects? Check out these great ideas:
Beginner Sewing Projects
Learn how to make a DIY knit headband with scraps of knit fabric! It’s a great beginner sewing project that makes a really cute handmade accessory!
These tote bags with leather handles are perfect for any fun outings you’ll be going on. I love putting a couple of essentials in my tote bag when I go out for the afternoon.
Learn how to make an easy envelope pillow cover that makes the perfect throw pillow. Add a flange or not to this beginner sewing project.
Learning how to sew a glasses case is really simple. Especially if you have already done our lessons on sewing a straight line and turning corners.
This apron tutorial is fast and easy, and it doesn’t need a lot of fabric. These aprons would make the perfect handmade gift, and one of these aprons could even be sewn by older kids!
Learn how to make DIY cloth napkins with silk and cotton fabric for the perfect reusable table setting. They are luxurious and absorbant and can match any holiday decor!
See how to make diy makeup remover wipes and go green! Make a set, add a diy drawstring bag like this one and you’ve got a cool self-care gift for a girl. The best reusable makeup remover pads I know – and so easy to sew!
This fat quarter skirt is the perfect project for little girls. It’s fast, easy, and uses just one fat quarter of fabric! It’s a great scrap fabric project and would make an adorable gift!
Learn how to make a minky blanket with two pieces of minky fabric. This is a great beginner sewing project perfect for gifts.
Make a great popsicle cozy for kids to keep their hands from getting too cold!
This is a fabulous and easy gift idea for neighbors, teachers, friends, and family. Use a tea towel to make a quick and simple DIY tea towel apron!
Learn how to make a cheater quilt that is fast, easy, and you can use any striped or plaid fabric. A cheater quilt is perfect for gifts!
This project is perfect for beginners because you just have to cut squares and sew four straight lines. No ironing and sewing hems, nor fussy mitered corners like most other cloth napkin tutorials!
Learn how to make DIY slippers out of fleece fabric. Add pompoms or tassels to this one-seam sewing project. It’s a quick and easy gift.
Learn how to make a hand towel that doesn't slip off! It's perfect if you have kids or pets, and it makes a great gift!
Finding a good wallet isn’t always easy. We all want something that can easily fit in our pocket, yet still have room for all our needs. Learn how to make an easy card wallet with a free pattern!
Stop dropping your towel when you have so much to carry and make a DIY convertible towel bag instead! The towel converts to a backpack and then back to a towel!
Turn those holey socks into easy to sew pockets! This upcycled sock pockets tutorial makes use of all those socks with holes in them!
Make a book bag with pockets out of tea towels!
Make a quick DIY matching game with your scraps of fabric for an easy sewing project and a fun game!
Make an easy baby bib with fabric scraps and snap tape. Get the free pattern to sew your own!
This DIY drawstring backpack is an easy sewing project perfect for beginners! It’s simple to sew and makes a cute backpack that kids and teens will love.
Decorate your office with this easy DIY mouse pad with your favorite fabric. It would make a great back to school project or a great gift idea!
Use this wrist pincushion tutorial to make your own pincushion using fabric scraps and a jar lid! This fabric scrap project uses up your pretty scraps, and would make an easy and quick gift!
Learn how to make this felt pencil case. It is the perfect beginner sewing lesson to help with sewing straight lines. The project is quick and perfect for kids to do! Also check out these other beginner sewing projects.
Learn how to upcycle jeans into a tote bag. This beginner sewing project is a quick and easy bag to sew, and it already has pockets!
Use upcycled silk to make these three DIY hair accessories! The scrunchie, scarf, and bow can be used together or separately.
Learn how quick and easy it is to make a drawstring bag using a tea towel. I love just how easy this sewing project is perfect for beginners – sew several up with your children for their toy storage, as shoe bags, gym bags – the uses of drawstring bags are endless.
Make use of all those organic cotton scraps of fabric by easily sewing or serging them into reusable cotton rounds. They are great for removing make up!
Make a DIY bowl cozy with all your fabric scraps and batting scraps! Bowl cozies are quick and easy to make and they make great gifts!
Making a woven curtain can be very simple. In this post you will learn how to make two types of simple curtains; I will also show you how easy it is to sew a simple curtain if you make it with fleece fabric!
Learn how to make a simple baby bow with this baby headband tutorial either by sewing or hot gluing. These bows are so cute!
With this free draped cardigan sewing pattern you can make a cardigan the is adjustable for any size that is perfect for traveling.
Learn how to make a simple sewing key fob that sits on your wrist. Its light and colorful and easy to sew.
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